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I've been slowly moving Greensboro up my list for potential areas to move to in the next few years as I start my professional career. I'm not someone who buries themselves in politics, but I do like to be more aware and get out to vote more than the average American. With that said, would anyone be able to give a quick rundown on the political environment in each area? I've seen some things discussed (in a political sense) about the Charlotte area that are making it less attractive, in addition to a couple other factors.
I've been slowly moving Greensboro up my list for potential areas to move to in the next few years as I start my professional career. I'm not someone who buries themselves in politics, but I do like to be more aware and get out to vote more than the average American. With that said, would anyone be able to give a quick rundown on the political environment in each area? I've seen some things discussed (in a political sense) about the Charlotte area that are making it less attractive, in addition to a couple other factors.
What exactly do you mean by "political environment"? Durham is quite liberal, G'boro and W-S somewhat less so, if thats what you mean. But thats generally true of all NC cities. One could easily live in a more conservative area nearby if desired.
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What exactly do you mean by "political environment"? Durham is quite liberal, G'boro and W-S somewhat less so, if thats what you mean. But thats generally true of all NC cities. One could easily live in a more conservation area nearby if desired.
pretty much this, Though I can say nowadays Winston Salem and Greensboro respectively, definitely land in the liberal category vs the rest of the triad which is definitely more conservative. Honestly a lot of the time, both Greensboro and Winston feel more like the triangle than the triad, which i’m not saying the triad is bad, just it’s very slow and country outside of the large metros.
I've been slowly moving Greensboro up my list for potential areas to move to in the next few years as I start my professional career. I'm not someone who buries themselves in politics, but I do like to be more aware and get out to vote more than the average American. With that said, would anyone be able to give a quick rundown on the political environment in each area? I've seen some things discussed (in a political sense) about the Charlotte area that are making it less attractive, in addition to a couple other factors.
You could start here (results from the previous presidential election) for somewhat of a clue on how each area leans.
pretty much this, Though I can say nowadays Winston Salem and Greensboro respectively, definitely land in the liberal category vs the rest of the triad which is definitely more conservative. Honestly a lot of the time, both Greensboro and Winston feel more like the triangle than the triad, which i’m not saying the triad is bad, just it’s very slow and country outside of the large metros.
To me Greensboro isn't really all that progressive. It is making some changes but still has a long way to go. I went to college there from 1998- 2002 and then moved back there and lived from 2007 to August 2018. The Triad is what it is. A nice conservative place to raise a family.....
To me Greensboro isn't really all that progressive. It is making some changes but still has a long way to go. I went to college there from 1998- 2002 and then moved back there and lived from 2007 to August 2018. The Triad is what it is. A nice conservative place to raise a family.....
I disagree. The cities are very liberal. Not as liberal as some other NC cities, but still. Maybe if you're living in the suburbs the Triad would seem conservative.
What exactly do you mean by "political environment"?
In addition to the conservative vs liberal nature of the areas, which has been answered. I'm also wondering how in your face the politics can be. From browsing the Charlotte forum it seems like there's a lot of strong feelings on particular things that are being put out in the open. I would assume this translate fairly well to being the same way off of the internet.
Here in NE Ohio where I currently live it seems politics are very in our faces and filled with controversial happenings, which trickle into the communities where direct impacts are very obvious.
In addition to the conservative vs liberal nature of the areas, which has been answered. I'm also wondering how in your face the politics can be. From browsing the Charlotte forum it seems like there's a lot of strong feelings on particular things that are being put out in the open. I would assume this translate fairly well to being the same way off of the internet.
Having lived in Charlotte for 6 years, up until about 5 years ago, I'd say that not the case at all. I've never been anywhere in NC where politics was in your face open, unless one wanted it. Again, Durham may be a little more in your face, but the Triad definitely isn't.
In my overall experience, the internet bears little resemblance to real life.
I disagree. The cities are very liberal. Not as liberal as some other NC cities, but still. Maybe if you're living in the suburbs the Triad would seem conservative.
I guess it's a matter of perspective. I grew up in Charlotte and currently live in Charlotte. After I graduated from A&T I lived in DC for 5 years. Compared to what I am used to Greensboro is VERY conservative. Even smaller cities like Asheville, Greenville, S.C. are more liberal than Greensboro to me. It's all about perspective....
I guess it's a matter of perspective. I grew up in Charlotte and currently live in Charlotte. After I graduated from A&T I lived in DC for 5 years. Compared to what I am used to Greensboro is VERY conservative. Even smaller cities like Asheville, Greenville, S.C. are more liberal than Greensboro to me. It's all about perspective....
GREENVILLE tho????? That place is a conservative's paradise. Greenville County doesn't even vote blue.
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